Dexmedetomidine for the Control of Post-Operative Pain in Thoracotomy Patients

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy, hemodynamic and respiratory stability of a low-dose of dexmedetomidine infusion in post-operative surgical in-patients undergoing thoracic surgery after discharge from PACU or ICU.

Timeline

Start

2008-05

Primary completion

2010-01

Completion

2010-01

Drugs

Indications